Staff Networking Application Engineer

Qualcomm

Actively hiring
Santa Clara, CA Posted 80 days ago $145,000–$217,600 / year
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TL;DR

As a Staff Application Engineer at Qualcomm Atheros, Inc., you will join the application engineering group supporting next-generation WLAN Gateway platforms for North American carriers, focusing on feature design and implementation to ensure customer success. Your day-to-day responsibilities include analyzing requirements, developing embedded software, collaborating with cross-functional teams, conducting code reviews, and writing technical documentation. You will work extensively with C, C++, Python, and other programming languages while leveraging debugging techniques and tools such as XML/Ethernet sniffers and traffic generators. The role requires expertise in GPON standards like XGS-PON and 50G-PON, familiarity with Open OMCI specs, and proficiency in Linux networking and high-speed packet processing. This position demands strong analytical skills and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment where you will contribute to large-scale projects that impact carrier networks at significant scale.

Skills

C C++ Python Java Linux XML Ethernet OMCI PLOAM TR-069/USP IPv4 IPv6 JTAG Lauterbach Spirent Ixia Linux Networking Bridge VLAN IGMP High-speed packet processing Device driver development Traffic generators Debugging techniques

What you'll do

  • Design and implement software modules for next-generation fiber gateway products.
  • Propose feature designs based on customer requirements and ensure end-to-end functionality.
  • Develop embedded software applications and specialized utility programs for optimal efficiency.
  • Conduct code reviews, regression tests, and issue triage to maintain high-quality standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate features and resolve complex issues.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with 4+ years of software development experience.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with 3+ years of relevant work experience.
  • Proficient in programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python.
  • Experience with debugging techniques and software application engineering.
  • Expert knowledge of PON standards including ITU-T G.9807 and G.9804.
  • Deep understanding of OMCI managed entities and TR-069/USP data models.
  • Proficiency in Linux networking, IPv4/v6, and high-speed packet processing.

Market check

Salary context

This $145,000–$217,600 range sits above 60% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$130,000–$211,362

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$142,437–$203,300

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

About Qualcomm

Qualcomm is a leading American semiconductor and telecommunications company based in San Diego, CA.

Qualcomm currently has 595 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $148,300–$222,500 across 540 roles with salary data.

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